In this edition of EcoNews, we bring you fun family activities to celebrate Earth Day 2018 in New Brunswick’s beautiful outdoors; we make it easy for you to write Environment and Climate Change Canada to help protect the Nashwaak River from the proposed Sisson Mine; we share a guest blog from a New Brunswicker and […]
EcoNews – In the outdoors, protecting water, for Earth Day Read More »
Canada’s GDP is expected to grow at least 38 per cent by the 2030 Paris Agreement deadline, even with greater greenhouse gas reductions than the current federal plan OTTAWA, ONT. — Meeting Canada’s international climate commitments under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change will have virtually no impact on the country’s continued economic growth, finds research
Economic research shows Canada can afford to take greater climate action Read More »
*Image originally published in March 2018 edition of the Atlantic Salmon Journal, We’d like to give a hearty spring shout out to three of the Conservation Council’s talented volunteers, supporters, and occasional bloggers — whom were all recently nominated as finalists in the magazine category for the prestigious Atlantic Journalism Awards. Kudos go out to Deborah
CCNB Members nominated for 2017 Atlantic Journalism Awards Read More »
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Don’t let it happen. The Sisson Mine is a disaster we can’t afford. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Every summer I go trout fishing on the Nashwaak river. Actually, I mostly go fishing on one of its tributaries. It’s a relatively healthy system, with no major dams and cold, clean water. I know a couple of good spots and
Guest blog: A plea to the people of New Brunswick Read More »
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Send your letter to protect the Nashwaak River Read More »
Are you, or do you know a neighbour or friend who can’t help but daydream about all the new renewable energy and energy efficiency projects they’re looking forward to playing with this summer? Maybe the company you work for always stays up-to-date with the latest energy-saving technologies and energy efficiency designs? Or are you proud
Nominate your local energy efficiency champion today! Read More »
In this edition of EcoNews, we bring you more good news about additional measures to protect North Atlantic right whales as summer approaches; we share our Executive Director’s op-ed on why New Brunswick needs to build an economy that puts water protection first; we look at the collaborative report issued this week by Canada’s Auditors
EcoNews — Protecting water, protecting whales, in the wake of Canada Water Week Read More »
Nearly two years after after a Husky Energy oil pipeline ruptured, spilling 225,000 litres of blended heavy crude-oil just 300 metres from the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, the Calgary-based oil company and one of Canada’s largest integrated energy companies has been charged for the spill that contaminated the river and led to a state of emergency declared in Saskatchewan’s
Charges laid against Husky Energy for 2016 North Saskatchewan River oil spill Read More »
In this edition of EcoNews, we bring you our reaction to the federal budget’s historic investment to protect nature; we tell you why the regulations to phase out coal in Canada will mean even greater opportunities for New Brunswick’’s renewable energy entrepreneurs and job creators; we share an intriguing article about how climate change is impacting
EcoNews — A banner budget for whales, wildlife and water Read More »
In this edition of EcoNews, we bring you a great story about conservation in action from the Gulf of Maine and Bay of Fundy; we give you our reaction to and analysis of the long-awaited New Brunswick water protection strategy, and then our less enthusiastic response to a largely flat-footed climate change bill in N.B.; we
EcoNews — Smart stewardship, help for whales, and a big ‘thank you!’ Read More »
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